Disability Rights Center of New Hampshire
DRC-NH, in collaboration with the UNH Institute on Disability and the New Hampshire Council on Developmental Disabilities, distribute a quarterly RAP sheet to educate community members and policy makers about the latest research, policy, practice, and advocacy issues affecting individuals with disabilities and their families.
We want to hear from you. Please share your ideas for future issue themes or your suggestions for how we can increase accessibility by emailing mail@drcnh.org.
In this issue we explore how students with disabilities can actively plan for their futures and ensure that they leave high school with the necessary skills and experiences to make a successful transition into adulthood.
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In the Spring issue of the Disability RAPP we look at how the pandemic has impacted people with disabilities through the lens of assistive technology, health care, and higher education. We explore how COVID-19 has both challenged the disability community and hopefully inspired lasting innovations.
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It’s been 30 years since the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law. From employment and communication to transportation and voting, we explore how the ADA has fundamentally altered our understanding of what it means to live with a disability.
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Welcome to the newly renamed and redesigned Disability RAPP. The Spring 2020 issue focuses on the intersection of disability and sexuality, informs us and empowers us to break barriers and challenge traditional ideas of what it means to live with a disability. We updated the Disability RAPP design to be more accessible in both its print and digital formats.
We want to hear from you. Please share your ideas for future themes, or your suggestions of how we can increase accessibility, by emailing mail@drcnh.org.
Some content contains sensitive material which may not be appropriate for all readers.
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From the moment of diagnosis, parents of children with disabilities enter a new world of services and supports. In the Fall 2019 issue of the RAP Sheet, we explore the experience of disability for these young children and their families, from diagnosis to age 3, a critical period for learning, growing, and opportunity that will impact long-term health and ability.
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Whether protesting in a hospital gown to bring attention to the mental health crisis, testifying at your local school board meeting to improve special education, or persuading legislators to add an adult oral health benefit to Medicaid – advocates make our state a better place for all of us. From direct action to inspiring artwork, the Spring 2019 issue of the RAP Sheet explores ways we can all advocate.
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People with disabilities are incarcerated at significantly higher rates than people without disabilities. They also are more likely to be the victims of crime. In the Fall 2018 issue of the RAP Sheet, we look at the intersection of disability and our justice system.
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Obtaining an accurate diagnosis, finding appropriate supports, and navigating the maze of a bureaucratic service system can be overwhelming for those who are not members of the dominant or majority culture. In this issue we look at the importance of finding ways to meet the needs of diverse communities.
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40 years after passage of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), children with disabilities and their families continue to face significant challenges. The work to ensure that special education students are truly included in their schools and have the support and opportunities they need to succeed is far from finished.
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You can find past issues of the Disability RAPP (formerly the RAP Sheet) on our archives page. Please note that laws and policies may have changed since these issues were published.